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How to get fromSan Diego to Bakersfieldby bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from San Diego to Bakersfield by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 30m
    $80–120

  2. Bus via Old Town Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    7h 24m
    $35–70

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 46m
    $76–139

  4. Drive 231.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Bakersfieldcar car 231.4 mi
    4h
    $43–61

  5. Fly San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    5h 6m
    $188–678

  6. Train, bus via San Fernando

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from San Fernando to Bakersfieldbus bus Guadalajara
    7h 25m
    $61–122

  7. Fly San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SAN - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus bus
    6h 49m
    $217–298

  8. Fly San Diego International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SAN - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    5h 35m
    $111–465

  9. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Meadows Field Airport

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane LAX - BFL
    6h 3m
    $100–374

San Diego to Bakersfield by bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 244.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from San Diego to Bakersfield once daily. Tickets cost $80–120 and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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